COVID-19 Video Updates

Coffee with Paul Episode 4 | May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020

In this video broadcast of Coffee with Paul, Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno chats about topics that matter to you and the Brookings community. In this video Paul meets with Park and Rec Director, Dusty and Brookings Public Library Director, Ashia to discuss: Brookings facility reopening plans, a Park and Recreation update, and a Brookings Public Library update.

Making a Cloth Face Covering/Mask With Paul

May 14, 2020

Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno demonstrates how simple it is to make a cloth face-covering/mask out of items that you likely have at home. Mask instructions and info available from the CDC by visiting: Cloth Face Coverings (Link)

Brookings City Council Meeting

May 12, 2020

Agenda and minutes for the Brookings City Council meeting which took place on May 12, 2020 can be viewed here.

Coffee with Paul Episode 3 | May 5, 2020

April 20, 2020

In this video broadcast of Coffee with Paul, Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno chats about topics that matter to you and the Brookings community. In this video Paul discusses: The Reopening Resolution passed May 4th & the Incremental Reopening Plan, a business capacity calculator, local municipal and school board elections, Parks and Recreation programming, the pool, and continued safety measures.

Special Brookings City Council Meeting

May 4, 2020

Agenda and minutes for the Brookings City Council meeting which took place on May 4, 2020 can be viewed here.

Brookings City Council Meeting

April 28, 2020

Agenda and minutes for the Brookings City Council meeting which took place on April 28, 2020 can be viewed here.

COVID-19 – How Leading Brookings Businesses Are Keeping Employees and the Community Safe

April 23, 2020

Brookings, South Dakota large employers discuss best practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organized and hosted by the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and Brookings Economic Development Corporation, the COVID-19 Response and Prevention Business Forum focuses on the planning and preventative measures that local companies have implemented. The forum features medical experts who provide the business community with additional resources needed to keep employees safe and healthy.

April 23, 2020

Brookings Mayor Keith Corbett asks the public to continue to maintain preventative measures to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) by following CDC guidelines. The community is urged to wear masks when going out in public and also practice social distancing.

Pressing Health Topics Guiding Your City During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 22, 2020

The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Brookings discuss COVID-19 with several experts in their field. Learn what kind of information the City of Brookings is receiving that help guide their decisions during this pandemic.

MODERATOR::Kelsey Doom, President & CEO of the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce.

Coffee with Paul Episode 2 | April 20, 2020

April 20, 2020

In this video broadcast of Coffee with Paul, Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno chats about topics that matter to you and the Brookings community. In this video Paul discusses: the Brookings COVID-19 Emergency Call Center, Brookings COVID-19 Relief Fund, NEW eComment opportunity for public comment, Health Forum – Pressing Health Topics Guiding your City During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Essential Organization Designation Request Form, Question of the Day – “Why are barbershops and hair salons not able to operate under the ordinance?”

April 23, 2020

The Brookings Area United Way and the Brookings Foundation have partnered to offer the Brookings community a way to send financial support as well as channel volunteer interest. Learn more or give to the Brookings COVID-19 Relief Fund: http://www.brookingsfoundation.org/co...

April 15, 2020

Brookings Mayor Keith Corbett and Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno discuss the April 14th, 2020 City Council Special Meeting and the First Reading of Ordinance 20-006 an Emergency Ordinance to stay-at-home for all within the City of Brookings to limit the spread of COVID-19. More information related to the Brookings City Council meeting which took place on April 14, 2020 can be viewed here.

April 14, 2020

A COVID-19 Presentation for public comment, spoken by City Manager Paul Briseno on behalf of Bonny Specker, Ph.D. EA Martin Program, SDSU - Presented at Brookings City Council Special Meeting - April 14, 2020.

Brookings City Council Special Meeting

April 14, 2020

Agenda and minutes for the Brookings City Council meeting which took place on April 14, 2020 can be viewed here.

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Coffee with Paul Episode 1

April 14, 2020

In this video broadcast of Coffee with Paul, Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno chats about topics that matter to you and the Brookings community. In this video Paul discusses: The 2020 Census, The Brookings Combined Municipal/School Board Elections, The Engage Brookings App, City of Brookings Emergency Ordinances and First Reading, and COVID-19 Community Resources. Do you have a question or request for Coffee with Paul? Submit your questions here.

April 8, 2020

Brookings Mayor Keith Corbett and Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno discuss the extension to City of Brookings Emergency Ordinance 20-005. City of Brookings COVID-19 Emergency Ordinance 20-005 has been extended through Wednesday, May 6th. The ordinance, which addresses COVID-19 public health concerns and measures which prioritize the health and safety of the Brookings community was revisited Wednesday night April 8th, 2020 at a Special City Council meeting. City Council members unanimously voted to extend the ordinance from the original date of April 8th to May 6th. An amendment was added to the ordinance to include and address loitering in groups of ten or more. View the full ordinance, amendments, and details.

Brookings City Council Meeting

April 8, 2020

Agenda and minutes for the Brookings City Council meeting which took place on April 8, 2020 can be viewed here.

Get Involved | Brookings Art Train

April 5, 2020

The Brookings Arts Council has partnered with Mayor Keith Corbett and the City of Brookings to host a new drawing competition and activity for the residents of all ages from Brookings and surrounding communities. We have drawn a Train Engine and are asking community members to draw a "cargo" car and fill it with drawings of things that they love, things that they are doing and place this artwork in your windows.

Be Smart | Be Safe | COVID-19 Tips: Shopping Dining Safety Tips from the City of Brookings

March 25, 2020

We’ve put together some smart shopping and eating/dining tips for you to use during this time. Please help to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and most of all, be safe.

March 23, 2020

Brookings Mayor Keith Corbett & Brookings City Manager Paul Briseno talk to the Brookings community about the most recent City ordinance Emergency Ordinance 20-005 that was passed Monday evening March, 23rd. Ordinance available to view here.

Special City Council Meeting

March 23, 2020

The City of Brookings held a special City Council meeting, Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. to act on an emergency ordinance and resolution that addresses COVID-19 public health concerns and measures which prioritize the health and safety of the Brookings community. The ordinance addresses the implementation of local measures set to limit operations of social gathering businesses which will enforce social distancing recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), President Donald Trump (White House), and Governor Kristi Noem. The ordinance includes prohibitions and closures which will affect the following: all restaurants, food courts, coffee houses, bars, breweries, clubs, cafes and other similar places of public accommodation offering food and beverages for on-site consumption, including any alcohol licensees with on-sale privileges, all recreational facilities, public pools, health clubs, salons, spas, athletic facilities and theaters, including movie theaters and music or entertainment venues, all cigar bars, vaping lounges or other similar businesses that allow for on-site consumption, all arcades, bingo halls, bowling alleys, indoor golf ranges, casinos, indoor climbing facilities, skating rinks, and other similar recreational or entertainment facilities.

Agenda and minutes for the Brookings City Council meeting which took place on March 23, 2020 can be viewed here.